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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,290 and 363,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,290 and 363,069 is: 491,330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,290 : 363,069 = 363,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,290/363,069 = 363,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,290x = 363,069 × 363,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,290x = 131,819,098,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,819,098,761/268,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,330.65

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